Mefoxin
- noun
- /ˈmɛfɒksɪn/
- Specialized
- The doctor prescribed Mefoxin to treat the patient's postoperative infection.
Examples
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Some bacteria are resistant to penicillin but respond well to Mefoxin.
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Pharmacists must monitor patients for allergic reactions when administering Mefoxin.
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The doctor prescribed Mefoxin for her infection.
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Have you ever taken Mefoxin?
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The doctor prescribed Mefoxin because it is effective against the specific bacteria causing the infection.
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Some infections that do not improve with other antibiotics can be treated successfully with Mefoxin.
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Before starting treatment, the nurse explained how Mefoxin helps to fight bacterial infections.
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Etymology
Mefoxin is a brand name for the antibiotic cefoxitin, and a helpful way to remember it is to notice the fox part and imagine a 'fox' hunting down bacteria. That's why Mefoxin means a medicine that 'fights' bacterial infections.